Historic Bridges in Kansas
5,656 bridges built before 1951 in Kansas still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 5,656 bridges in Kansas built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old, many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BULL CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,967 |
| WALNUT CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,354 |
| MOUND BRANCH DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,508 |
| BERNARD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 903 |
| WOLF CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 950 |
| MIDDLE COW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,653 |
| CAVALRY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 862 |
| NEGRO CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,350 |
| BLOOD CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,929 |
| BLOOD CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,929 |
| BLOOD CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,796 |
| SAND CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 368 |
| PRAIRIE DOG CR DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 459 |
| FANCY CREEK DRAINAGE | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 459 |
| PRAIRIE DOG CR DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 459 |
| PRAIRIE DOG CR DRAINAGE | Kansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 459 |
| SMITH LAKE OUTLET | Kansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 500 |
| NEOSHO RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,098 |
| TRIB. TO DEER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 380 |
| DRY BRANCH | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 455 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 140 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 140 |
| UNNAMED WATERCOURSE | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 150 |
| S. FORK COTTONWOOD RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 150 |
| TRIB. TO LOST CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| FISHER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 165 |
| FISHER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 165 |
| SILVER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 485 |
| TIMBER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 485 |
| CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 500 |
| HUTCHIN CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 300 |
| TRIB. TO S. FORK SOLOMON | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 170 |
| TRIB. E. BR. FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 57 |
| SLATE CREEK | Kansas | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 54 |
| TRIB. TO WILLOW CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 166 |
| TRIB. TO VERDIGRIS RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 67 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 198 |
| TRIB. TO FALL RIVER | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 62 |
| TRIB. S. FK. OTTER CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 62 |
| STREAM | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 90 |
| TRIB. TO HACKBERRY CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 64 |
| TRIB. TO COTTONWOOD RIV. | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 38 |
| TRIB. N. COTTONWOOD RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 225 |
| TRIB. TO MUD CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 275 |
| TRIB. TO CLEAR CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 130 |
| TRIB. TO MIDDLE CREEK | Kansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 40 |
| SNIPE CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 242 |
| TRIB. BLK. VERMILLION RV | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 123 |
| TRIB NFB VERMILLION RIV. | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 48 |
| TRIB. TO SPRING CREEK | Kansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 199 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.